Drawing 1 and 2 - Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria - 8 Sessions (March 4 to April 1 and April 15 to 29) - on Wednesday
Drawing 1 and 2 - Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria - 8 Sessions (March 4 to April 1 and April 15 to 29) - on Wednesday
Drawing 1 and 2 - Fundamentals of Drawing and Composition with William Demaria - 8 Sessions March 4th to April 1st and April 15 to 29th - on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4th to April 1st and April 15 to 29th from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
**No class on April 8th**
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class Description:
Beginning with traditional forms of drawing, this 8-week class will start by teaching comparative measurement, and the basic techniques artists have used to draw for hundreds of years. Next this class will transition to working from direct observation and teach students how to find inspiration from the world around them. Finally, students will apply what they learned and challenge their abilities by drawing landscapes and the human form.
Syllabus:
Week 1: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Introduce Comparative Measurement
Week 2: Master Copy Bargue Drawing- Understanding hard and soft edges
Week 3: Still Life- Comparative Measurement, Drawing from Direct Observation.
Week 4: Still Life- Understanding Light and shadow. Blending with Pencils
Week 5: Drawing Landscapes- Composition
Week 6: Drawing Landscapes- Creating space through hard and soft edges
Week 7: Drawing with a live model
Week 8: Drawing with a live model
Level: Adult (young adults permitted with prior approval from instructor), all skill level
Number of Participants: 9
Cost: $360
Supplies: $25 supply fee paid directly to Sarah
Supplies:
Pencils- 6 or 12 Set of Pencil Recommended. 2b pencil is essential
https://www.dickblick.com/products/staedtler-lumograph-drawing-sketching-pencils/
Paper
https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-300-series-bristol-pad-19-x-24-vellum-20-
Mono Eraser
https://www.dickblick.com/items/tombow-mono-zero-refillable-eraser-eraser-refill-pack-round/
Kneaded Rubber Eraser
https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-kneaded-rubber-
erasers/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3Dneeded%20rubber%20eraser
Drawing Board (optional)
https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-sketch-pad-board-23-12-x-26/
About William
William Demaria is a Baltimore based artist who has always loved drawing and traditional oil painting. He finds the process of creating artwork itself to be beautiful and has always been interested in studying the way artwork is made. He believes that every student, no matter their skill level, has an individual voice that should be developed.
- Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days' notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program.
- However, refund requests made with less than seven days' notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
info@washingtonprintmakers.com
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
